Wolves in Pastors’ Clothing: The Apostasy of Brandon Robertson and the RCA

Let’s not sugarcoat it: we are witnessing a full-blown theological collapse masquerading as “progressive Christianity.” At the forefront of this deception stands Brandon Robertson—a self-proclaimed “pastor” who preaches a gospel that neither saves nor sanctifies. He’s not alone. The Reformed Church in America (RCA), once grounded in the truths of Scripture, has drifted so far from its Reformed roots that it now seems more concerned with pleasing culture than pleasing Christ. This isn’t just a case of theological confusion—it’s rebellion dressed up in rainbow robes and wrapped in the language of love, inclusion, and “new revelation.” But make no mistake: this isn’t Christianity. It’s apostasy.

And it’s time to call it out.

1.      A Gospel Without Repentance

Brandon Robertson’s “gospel” is not the gospel of Jesus Christ. He preaches a version of Christianity that affirms people in their sin rather than calling them to repentance. But the true gospel confronts sinners with the holiness of God, the depth of their depravity, and the necessity of repentance and faith in Christ alone for salvation:

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” — Mark 1:15

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” — Acts 2:38

Affirmation without repentance is not love—it’s deception.

2.      The Authority of Self Over Scripture

Robertson has repeatedly undermined the authority of Scripture, calling it flawed, outdated, or merely “inspired” in the same way modern authors are. The RCA, through its decisions and affirmations, has done the same by elevating cultural values over biblical commands. But Scripture makes no room for this:

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16

“The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” — Psalm 119:160

To deny the authority of Scripture is to dethrone Christ as Lord.

3.      Affirming What God Condemns

Let’s be clear: God does not stutter when He speaks on sexual ethics. Yet Robertson and the RCA have chosen to affirm what God condemns.

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral… nor men who practice homosexuality… will inherit the kingdom of God.” — 1 Corinthians 6:9–10

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.” — Isaiah 5:20

Affirmation is not compassion—it is complicity.

4.      Reimagining Jesus

Robertson once claimed that Jesus was racist and had to repent. This isn’t just misguided—it’s heretical. The Bible is unambiguous about the sinless perfection of Christ:

“He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.” — 1 Peter 2:22

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” — Hebrews 4:15

Any “Jesus” who needs to repent is not the Jesus of Scripture.

5.      The RCA’s Slow Drift into Apostasy

The RCA’s increasing compromise mirrors the warnings of Scripture against those who once knew the truth but departed from it:

“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching… but will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” — 2 Timothy 4:3–4

“They went out from us, but they were not of us.” — 1 John 2:19

The Reformed Church in America is no longer Reformed. It is barely recognizable as Christian.

Conclusion: It’s Time to Draw the Line

This is not about denominational difference. It’s about the difference between truth and error, between Christ and counterfeit.

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” — Galatians 1:8

“Contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” — Jude 1:3

This is not the time for silence. It is the time for reformation.